Occupational Extension Office Skills/Office Practices Correctional Instructor (Part-time)

Lenoir Community College • Kinston, NC

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About The Position

Lenoir Community College is a comprehensive institution which places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. The Occupational Extension Office Skills/Office Practices - Correctional Instructor will provide computer applications and software training focused towards vocational, basic, and life skills to incarcerated individuals.

Requirements

• Requires a degree, certification and/or NC licensure in a vocational and/or life skills subject area from a regionally accredited institution
• Candidate must be able to develop lesson plans and course syllabi, maintain attendance rosters and timesheets, create and teach daily assignments for students
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral, and ability to relate and communicate well with individuals from all socio-economic levels and ethnic groups

Nice To Haves

• A background in teaching is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Display ability to instruct students on basic to intermediate level computer skills using MS Office programs
• Help students learn more about career development and job preparation
• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline
• Display an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline
• Connect their subject matter with related fields
• Stay current in their subject matter through professional development; through involvement in professional organizations; and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops
• Pair classroom instruction with general knowledge that prepares students for a successful transition into the community
• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximizes student learning
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse students' needs
• Encourage the development of communication skills and higher-order thinking skills through appropriate assignments
• Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives
• Establish and follow meaningful learning objectives
• Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward course objectives
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to division administrator each semester according to established deadlines
• Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree